Research Resources:
Subject Research Guides:
Art History:
Microfiche Collections in the Rutgers University Art Library
All microfiche are accessed by request at the Circulation/Reference Desk. A microfiche reader is available for use at the
Art Library, however printing capability is only available at Alexander Library.
Alinari Archives
The contents are from the photographic archive, begun in 1854 in Florence by
the Fratelli Alinari and supplemented by the Brogi and Anderson collections.
Contains over 100,000 images of art and architecture in Italy, arranged by:
region; city; museum, street, or square; then by title and artist. Paper
indexes, located on the Reference shelves will give a good idea of the scope of
this collection of images.
Early Alinari Archives, 1981
Contains 7,000 reproductions on 122 microfiche of photographs taken mostly in
the 19th century and held by the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
Ancient Roman Architecture, 1979
Photographic/bibliographic archives of the Fototeca Unione/International Union
of Institutes of Archaeology, History, and History of Art, at the
American Academy in Rome. Contains 16,000 photographs, organized by Rome--
as defined by the Aurelian Wall--Italy and Empire. Some of the material
served as the basis of the collection of Ernest Nash for A Pictorial
Dictionary of Ancient Rome. Most of the photographs are contemporary, but
references are made to older ones when appropriate.
Armenian Architecture, 1970-
Photographic archive that preserves the record of 5th-14th century
monuments. When completed, it will consist of six volumes and over 35,000
photographic images. Each monument is supplemented by a textual history,
specific notations, and bibliography as well as plans, drawings, and maps
locating the site. The work of a dedicated, international group of scholars.
Fine and Decorative Arts of France
Includes the principal works in public and private French collections--works
on exhibit (long-term) in France as well as the national holdings. In eight
volumes, the last volume comprising a subject index and index of museums.
Covers antiquities, manuscripts, decorative arts, paintings, drawings,
sculpture, and stained glass. Over 70,000 images.
Christies Pictorial Archive, 1980
An in-house reference source for Christies Auction House. Includes lesser, but
important, works/artists and private collections. Over 5,000 artists are
represented by 30,000 images. Sometimes includes a bibliography, provenance
of a work and/or complete attribution. Reproductions may be ordered from
Christies.
Emblem Books
Reproductions of over 700 emblem books from Germany, Spain, Italy, Great
Britain, Netherlands, France, and Belgium, mainly from the 16th through the 19th centuries.
Marburger Index, 1980-
Perhaps the most complex and the most comprehensive of the microfiche
collections, the Marburger Index documents German art and art in Germany from medieval to present times. Spans the gamut from household implements to painting,
sculpture, and architecture. At the present time, there are almost 1,000,000
images recorded, and the project is on-going. Images are arranged by
location, with separate indexes for subject and object. Bibliography is
included. To search the iconography, ICONCLASS must be used.
Assistance will be provided at the Reference Desk.
The CD-ROM index is a valuable new tool for searching the Index.
Inquire at the desk for the location of the CD-ROM and for assistance with its use.
Knoedler's American Art Auction Catalogues
Includes the catalogues for the American Art Association, 1884-1939; American
Art Galleries, 1886-19292; and Anderson Art Galleries, 1911-1939. Actual
reproductions of the catalogues, many with handwritten notations, prices, and
comments about the state of the object.
D.I.A.L. (Decimal Index of the Art of the Low Countries)
Collection of images on postcards rather than on microfiche. Covers the art of
the 15th-17th centuries in the low countries. Used as an iconographic resource
and must be used with the D.I.A.L. index, based on the ICONCLASS numeric
classification system and located in Reference Section (REF N6925.D5 1950).
Librarians are available for assistance.
